TDTM Tridecyl Trimellitate is a special emollient ester produced from tri-decyl
alcohol and trimellitic acid.This
non-ionic liquid product is uncommonly stable to hydrolysis
over a wide pH range and is compatible with all anionic, cationic
and nonionic surfactants and other components of personal
care and cosmetic formulations.

APPLICATIONS

The heavy, syrupy viscosity of Tridecyl
Trimellitate makes it very useful in personal care and cosmetic
products requiring a soft, velvety after feel and is especially
recommended in long term leave-on products such as night creams
and eye area treatments.Its low toxicity and clean-smooth
feel make it a useful component in the full spectrum of skin
and hair care formulations. TDTM, when used to increase
viscosity or “body” of emulsions, does not increase “drag”
as do traditional waxy substances.

Since
TDTM is odorless and tasteless, assists in uniform application
of products, has a slight “tack”, and confers a highly desirable
gloss, it is especially recommended for lipstick and lip-gloss
formulation.Attached is an illustrative example of a high
quality lipstick formulation in which TDTM serves multiple
functions: emollient, glossing agent, pigment dispersant and
wax softener.

TDTM is approved in Japan for use in lipstick formulations to the maximum level of 7.5% (Heisei
6, 1. 17; Reference # KYS-06-C.)

TYPICAL PROPERTIES(Not Intended as Specifications)

Appearance
:

White
to very slightlyyellow
viscous liquid

Odor:

Bland,
characteristic

Acid
Value, mg KOH/g:

0.5
maximum

Saponification
Value:

232 – 252

Density
@ 150C, g/ml :

0.85

TOXICOLOGY

Primary
Dermal Irritation (Rabbits):

Non-irritating

Primary
Ocular Irritation (Rabbits):

Minimally irritating

Acute
Oral Toxicity (LD50, Rats):

>5g/kg

SOLUBILITY

TDTM
is not soluble in water or highly polar materials.It is soluble in and compatible with most common
emulsion oil phase ingredients.Additional information is available upon request.